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title: "STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0566a7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566a7

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design." The contract focuses on engineering design services, specifically for the concept design of a test facility at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. This planned tender, currently in the planning stage, adheres to an open procedure under the legal basis 2023/54. Interested parties should prepare for key dates, including the submission deadline on 7th October 2025 at 14:00 British Summer Time, and the inquiry period ending on 23rd September 2025. The procurement is expected to progress to the awarding stage by 7th November 2025. The total estimated contract value is £300,000, with potential for additional gross value up to £360,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for firms with expertise in engineering design services, particularly those skilled in the mechanical and electrical installation sectors. Companies focusing on systems engineering, design integration, and hazard identification will find this project aligned with their portfolio. The open procurement process encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering potential growth in the engineering sector. With a planned contract start date of 1st December 2025 and scope until June 2026, businesses that deliver innovative design solutions within the specified criteria stand to benefit significantly. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure, further streamlining entry for suitably qualified contenders.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to award the contract for the concept design of the STEP toroidal field model coil test facility. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) intends to procure concept design services for a new Model Coil Test Facility (MCTF) to be built at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. The Consultant will develop the concept design for the plant systems required to test a sub-scale toroidal field model coil, along with building interface requirements. The services will include systems engineering, design integration, optioneering, hazard identification, and design assurance. The contract will follow a milestone-based schedule, with key deliverables and reviews at defined points. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-design-services./ASK4342BZ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ASK4342BZ7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043299-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 08:15 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043299-2025
  28th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ASK4342BZ7
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-design-services./ASK4342BZ7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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